Rich Davenport’s Rock Show last week featured interviews with KING’S X members Jerry Gaskill and Dug Pinnick, and an interview with up and coming band the ROCKET DOLLS, and is now available for streaming below.

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill talks about his ongoing recovery after suffering a heart attack in September 2014, thanks fans for their support, and gives an update on his second solo album, which is due out in 2015. Jerry chooses one of his favourite King’s X songs to play from a drumming point of view, and also selects a track from his first solo album, “Come Somewhere”, which features fellow King’s X member Ty Tabor on guitar.

Jerry’s other bandmate, Dug Pinnick also drops in to discuss his new Blues Rock project, Grinder Blues, whose debut album hit number 8 on the Billboard Blues chart. The band features Dug alongside two well-respected Blues musicians, the Bihlman brothers, who’ve played with the likes of Buddy Guy, and whose music has featured in “Sons of Anarchy”. Dug talks about the band’s formation, album, and future plans, and also gives an update on some of his other projects.

You’ll also hear two songs from the Grinder Blues album.

The show also features an up and coming UK band The Rocket Dolls, who list King’s X as one of their major influences. Drummer Ben Knopfler talks about the band’s exciting and varied debut album “Eyes”, the making of the record, and the band’s future plans. Ben selects two songs from “Eyes”, and one of his favourite King’s X songs.

You can also listen on Sunday 8thFebruary 15:00-17:00, Tuesday 10th February 12:00-14:00 and Thursday 12th January 07:00-09:00 on http://www.totalrock.com

KING’S X drummer Jerry Gaskill and his wife suffered devastating losses during Hurricane Sandy, which killed more than 70 people and caused $50 billion worth of damage. Jerry and Julie live on the coast of New Jersey, the state hardest hit by the storm which hammered much of the northeastern United States on October 29. They lost almost every material possession they owned and are displaced from their home.

In a new online posting, Jerry writes, “Hey everybody. Julie and I want to again sincerely thank everyone all over the world for the overwhelming love and support during this devastating time for so many. I believe somehow things will be better than ever, just like when I died.

“I think Julie said it the best. She said, ‘It’s been quite a banner year for us. First you died, then we got married and now we’re homeless.’

“Because of all your love, we have hope. We thank you now and we will thank you always. I have a feeling that 2013 could just be a good year.

“All our love… Jerry and Julie.”

The friends and fans of Jerry Gaskill are uniting to raise money to help Jerry and his wife rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.

If you would like to help, anything you can give will be treated as a gift and is not tax deductible.

Gaskill suffered a heart attack on February 26 and underwent an emergency operation before being released from the hospital three weeks later.

Gaskill was scheduled to enter the studio in late November with Nashville-based songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist D.A. Karkos to track drums for Gaskill‘s solo record with legendary producer/engineer/mixer Michael Wagener at Wagener‘s WireWorld studio in Nashville.

Source: Bravewords.comEd Frost at Aeris Consulting & Mgt / EMMJAMM Music has issued the following message to the fans:
“Hello everyone,

Once again, a sad period is effecting our friend Jerry Gaskill and his new bride Julie. I just spoke to Jerry and he and Julie are ok, and very optimistic of the future, despite losing every material possession to this dreadful storm. It’s been one helluva journey for him this year – cheating death, marrying his soul mate, a successful tour with KANSAS, the announcement of a new solo project kicking off next month, and now this….

If you know Jerry, you already know that is it not in his DNA to ask for help. Per Jerry’s words, ‘It’s gonna be alright…’ For me, Jerry has helped me in so many different way that past three years that there is no real way that I could repay him. I’m going to do what I can, and hope you will join in.

If you would like to help as well, my wife and I will match the first $1,000 that can be raised.

For more info about helping please email me at EMMJAMMUSIC@gmail.com or aerisconsulting@verizon.net

“As many of you know, before he had his heart attack, we’ve been busy demo-ing ideas together for Jerry’s upcoming solo record. So let me fill you in with where we’re at with it and what the plan is…

As of now, we have 11 killer songs that we believe will be some of Jerry’s (and my) best work to date. And when the time comes, we plan on having some very special guest musicians/friends lend some of their talents to the record as well. Needless to say (but I’m saying it anyway), we are very excited about all of this!

And to quote Jerry speaking of his recent heart attack and recovery from his public thank you video: ‘This is a really bad situation that I think has turned into a really good situation.’ There is no doubt in our minds that we we’ll see evidence of this truth on this record.”

The Karkos/Gaskill partnership album will be released on EMMJAM records.
To help Jerry pay his medical bills, KING’S X are offering up a live MP3 concert called Burning Down Boston – Live At The Channel 6.12.1991. This release was edited and mastered from a stereo FOH recording. While the audio is far from perfect sonically, the performance documents yet another magical night on tour while supporting the Faith Hope Love album.

While many of the song titles are familiar, the band expands many of the cuts featured here, including performances that are blistering (‘Moanjam’),heavy and funk-laden (‘We Are Finding Who We Are’), beautiful (‘The Burning Down’), and truly transcendental (‘Over My Head’). A few songs from the show were omitted due to tape damage. However, included are three bonus tracks (an additional 15 minutes) from the same show that were not presented in the main tracklisting.

100% of your gift goes to Jerry Gaskill to help him defray his medical bills. Jerry Gaskill is an individual and not a charity. Any funds given to him would be a gift and no further tax deduction for charitable contributions would be coming from him.

Jerry Gaskill, drummer for legendary rockers KING’S X, suffered a heart attack Sunday, February 26, and was rushed to the hospital. After undergoing an emergency operation, Jerry was placed in intensive care (where he currently remains).
In light of Jerry‘s sudden hospitalization, all previously announced North American tour dates for KING’S X have been cancelled. Jerry will be taking the time to recover back to full health so that he can hopefully join the band behind the drums at some point in the future.

KING’S X was scheduled to launch a three-week tour on March 28 in Austin.

Gaskill and Doug Pinnick have been playing together since 1979, when they met in Springfield, Missouri.

KING’S X is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its self-titled Atlantic debut this year.

KING’S X‘s 2008 album, “XV”, sold 4,450 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 145 on the Billboard 200 chart. This marked the first time in over a decade that the band had cracked the Top 200 in the first week of release.

KING’S X‘s “Gretchen Goes To London: Live At The Astoria 5.6.90″ DVD was released in November 2008 via Molken Music. The set documents the historic show at the Astoria Theatre in 1990 and includes never-before-seen footage. The DVD was produced by Wally Farkas and has a running time of 64 minutes. Source: Blabbermouth.net

Jerry Gaskill, the 54-year-old drummer and singer for the progressive hard rock band KING’S X, suffered a heart attack Saturday night (February 25). The musician was operated on and is said to be in stable condition.

KING’S X was scheduled to launch a three-week tour on March 28 in Austin. There is no word yet on whether those dates will be postponed or canceled.

Gaskill and KING’S X bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick have been playing together since 1979, when they met in Springfield, Missouri.

KING’S X is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its self-titled Atlantic debut this year.